I. noun
also pixy ˈpik-sē
( plural pix·ies )
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: circa 1630
1. : fairy ; specifically : a cheerful mischievous sprite
2. : a usually petite vivacious woman or girl
• pix·ie·ish -sē-ish adjective
II. adjective
also pixy
Date: 1943
: playfully mischievous
• pixi·ness noun